Outback Qld trio raise nearly $51K for cancer support group

Drought and tough economic conditions in Queensland's central west have not hindered a group of local women from raising almost $51,000 for cancer sufferers.

Bec Fickling, Peta Ann Gowing and Maree Scutt are among a group of five who have been fundraising over the past six months and say they have raised nearly $85,000, before expenses, for West'n'Breast, to support breast and prostate cancer patients.

That includes almost $25,000 from a gala night held over the weekend in Longreach, with more than 300 people attending.

Mrs Scutt says they cannot believe how much support they have received.

"We are just totally blown away and quite possibly still in shock," she said.

"We especially chose West'n'Breast because we knew the money would stay in the local area.

"We definitely want to keep the ball rolling - I just feel so blessed that we have such a great community that has gotten behind us."

Ms Gowing says they have been overwhelmed by support.

"In a small community, once you put together an idea, everyone is so supportive and it is amazing what a small community can do and can rally behind if it is for a good cause," she said.